1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny Value

$1,500 – $135,000

The 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny was minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 20,000. Values range from $1,500 in lower grades to $135,000 in top condition. This is a key date, making it especially sought-after by collectors.

1955 | Philadelphia | Mintage: 20,000

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Avg: $23,256 High: $135,000 Low: $1,500 9 total data points

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
Grade	Value
Good (G-4) Major design elements visible but heavily worn	$1,500
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$2,000
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$2,800
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$4,500
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$7,500
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$12,000
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$16,000
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$28,000
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$135,000

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Coin Specifications

Year

1955

Mint

Philadelphia

Mintage

20,000

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11 grams

Diameter

19 mm

Edge

Plain

Designer

Victor D. Brenner

Series

Lincoln Wheat Error (1909-1958)

PCGS #

2726

Historical Notes

The most famous US error coin. A misaligned hub created dramatic doubling visible to the naked eye on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date. Approximately 20,000 entered circulation before the error was caught.

Varieties

Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)

Strong doubling visible on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date. One of the most dramatic doubled dies in US numismatic history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny worth? +

A 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny is worth between $1,500 and $135,000 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1955 Lincoln Wheat Error coins were made? +

The Philadelphia Mint produced 20,000 1955 Lincoln Wheat Error coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny a key date? +

Yes, the 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny is considered a key date in the Lincoln Wheat Error series. Key dates are coins with low mintage, high collector demand, or both, making them among the most valuable in the series.

How much is a 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny worth? +

A 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny in Fine-12 condition typically sells for around $1,000. Higher grade specimens in Mint State-63 often sell for over $2,500.

How can I tell if my 1955 penny is the real Doubled Die error? +

The real error shows clear, distinct doubling on the date and the letters in LIBERTY. If the letters look rounded or fuzzy, your coin is likely a machine-doubled strike, which carries no extra value.